Resolution No. 2022-045RESOLUTION NO. 2022-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
APPOINTING TODD W. DUSENBERRY TO SERVE AS GENERAL
MANAGER OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OF THE CITY OF VERNON AND
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RELATED
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. Following the announcement of the October 19, 2022 retirement of the existing
General Manager of Public Utilities, the Human Resources Department initiated a
recruitment process to fill the anticipated vacancy.
B. The Human Resources Department created an executive recruitment brochure for
the position (attached hereto as Exhibit A) and conducted a broad and extensive
recruitment that included multiple screenings and interviews of numerous applicants.
C. The City Council conducted final interviews of the two highest ranking candidates
at its regular City Council meeting on December 6, 2022.
D. The City Administrator recommended Todd W. Dusenberry (Dusenberry) to the
City Council of the City of Vernon as the most qualified candidate and initiated the pursuit
of the employment of Dusenberry as the General Manager of Public Utilities, subject to
approval of an at-will employment agreement and successful completion of the pre-
employment process.
E. The City Council of the City of Vernon desires to appoint Dusenberry to serve as
the General Manager of Public Utilities, effective December 20, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon finds and determines that the
above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby appoints Todd W. Dusenberry to serve as
the General Manager of Public Utilities, effective December 20, 2022.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the execution of
the At-Will Employment Agreement with Todd W. Dusenberry to serve as General
Manager of Public Utilities, in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit
B.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk, or any authorized officer, shall administer the Oath of
Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California to Dusenberry and shall
have him subscribe to it and file it with the Human Resources Department.
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 2 of 13
_______________________
SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby directs the City Clerk,
or designee, to give a fully executed Agreement to Dusenberry.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED December 20, 2022.
________________________
LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ZAYNAH N. MOUSSA, City Attorney
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-45 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at the Regular meeting on December
20, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Merlo, Ybarra, Larios, Lopez
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
________________________________
LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
Invites your interest for the position of
GENERAL MANAGER OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CITY OF VERNON
THE COMMUNITY
The City of Vernon is an industrial city of 5.2 square miles
located about five miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
Founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in the
Southwestern United States, Vernon remains largely industrial
with an approximate residential population of 250.
THE ORGANIZATION
The five members of the Vernon City Council are elected at
large, on a non-partisan basis, for five year staggered terms
and, as a result of 2011 Charter amendments, no person may
serve more than two full terms of office. The Mayor is selected
by the Council. The City’s total budget for FY 2022-23 is a little
over $318 million (the General Fund budget is approximately
$83 million) with approximately 233 employees. Vernon
continues on the path towards creating greater accountability
and transparency with the goal to create a model government.
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
The City of Vernon Public Utilities Department (VPU) serves
as an essential resource to the City’s residents and business
community, providing dependable, high-quality utility services
at a significant cost savings compared to neighboring utility
providers. The Public Utilities Department is a multiple award-
winning utility, including the Diamond Level RP3 designation
from the American Public Power Association, as well as
recipient of the Safety Management Excellence Award from
the American Public Gas Association. VPU is also uniquely
positioned in the state of California, in that it is one of only two
utilities in California that provides electricity, natural gas, water
and fiber optic services. VPU is the only public utility in the state
with a high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline and is the
14th largest public gas system by volume in the US. VPU owns
and operates a 138-megawatt natural gas-fired, combined-
cycle power plant that provides local reliability in addition to
vital in-basin generation.
Additional VPU Department statistics:
• Natural Gas volume: 8,580,801 MCF to 125 industrial customers.
• Water volume: 7,000 AFY to 1,000 customers.
• Electric service peak load: 193 MW to 2,000 customers.
• VPU enterprise fund budgets total an estimated $235 million.
• The Department is staffed with 83.5 full-time equivalent positions.
VPU is working toward the goals of providing the lowest utility
rates in California by 2030 and actively developing financial
strategies to economically respond to electric and natural gas
load growth, to continue to give Vernon businesses a competitive
advantage while fostering responsiveness, sustainability, and the
highest standards for reliability to the benefit of residents and
businesses alike.
The City of Vernon offers a challenging opportunity to a highly knowledgeable and experienced manager to
lead the City of Vernon’s Public Utilities (VPU) Department. If you are interested in this unique and rewarding
opportunity, please apply online at www.cityofvernon.org no later than Sunday, October 2, 2022.
&YIJCJU"Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 3 of 13
________________________
THE POSITION
Under administrative direction, the General Manager provides
leadership and direction over the activities of the City’s Public
Utilities Department.
The General Manager of Public Utilities plans, directs, and
coordinates through subordinate staff, the Department’s work
plan; assigns projects and program areas of responsibility;
reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures;
meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. The
General Manager also determines the overall Departmental
organizational structure, mission, core services and allocation
of financial, human, and capital resources; develops and
administers annual capital and operating budgets; and serves
as a technical advisor to the City Administrator and the City
Council regarding the City’s public utilities.
A complete description of the duties and responsibilities of this
position can be found on the City’s website.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is someone who has the ability to lead
others in carrying out the mission, vision, and goals of the
City and the Public Utilities Department. They must possess the
organizational and time management skills to manage multiple
divisions and responsibilities. The ideal candidate should be
an experienced leader with extensive knowledge in the electric
field of Public Utilities. They must have excellent listening and
communication skills to build professional and collaborative
working relationships. They must be decisive and be able to
clearly communicate their decisions and vision to others.
Required Training, Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Civil or Electrical Engineering
or a closely related field; AND ten years of utility operations
experience, including five years of supervisory or management
experience. Supervisory/management experience in Public
Utilities electric field is highly desirable.
License and Certification Requirements
A valid California State Driver’s License is required.
A valid State of California Grade II Water Distribution License
is desirable.
COMPENSATION
The monthly salary range for this position is $21,159 -
$25,719. Salary placement within the established salary
range depends upon qualifications. A comprehensive benefits
package is also available. The City has a 4/10 work
schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
For an opportunity to work for an outstanding, dynamic,
and progressive City committed to establishing itself as a
model for good governance, please visit our website at
www.cityofvernon.org and apply online. The City of Vernon
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Application Materials Include: A resume and
completed City of Vernon online application.
Filing Deadline: Application materials must be submitted
online no later than 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2022.
If you have any questions,
please contact Michael Earl,
Director of Human Resources
at (323) 583-8811 ext. 239
or via email at
mearl@cityofvernon.org.
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 4 of 13
________________________
December 2022
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (NON-SAFETY)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND
TODD W. DUSENBERRY
This Agreement is between the City of Vernon (City) and Todd W. Dusenberry
(Employee).
Recitals
City desires to employ Employee as an at-will employee in the position of General
Manager of Public Utilities. Employee desires to be the General Manager of Public Utilities and
acknowledges that such employment is at-will.
The City Administrator, pursuant to the authority granted by the City of Vernon Charter
and City Council, agrees to hire Employee, as an at-will employee, subject to the terms and
conditions identified below.
AGREEMENT
Section 1:TERM
The effective date of this Agreement shall be December 20, 2022. Either party may
terminate this Agreement pursuant to the provisions set forth below. Employee is an at-will
employee and may be terminated, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice.
Employee may resign with thirty (30) days advance notice as set forth in Section 8 below.
Section 2:DUTIES
A. City engages Employee as the General Manager of Public Utilities to perform the
functions and duties specified in the job description for the position (Attachment “A”,
incorporated herein by this reference), as the same may be modified by the City Administrator,
from time to time, and to perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions
as the City Administrator shall, from time to time, assign.
B. Employee agrees that to the best of his ability and experience that he will at all
times conscientiously perform the duties and obligations required, either express or implied, by
the terms of this Agreement, the ordinances, resolutions and adopted policies of the City of
Vernon and the laws and regulations of the State of California and the United States.
C. As a public employee, Employee is required to work a full and complete work
week pursuant to the established work schedule as determined by the City Administrator, and
devote whatever time is necessary to fulfill the employment responsibilities and duties as
identified in this Agreement.
D. During the term of this Agreement, Employee is required to have and maintain a
valid California Driver’s license.
E. Employee acknowledges that in connection with the performance of his duties,
he will obtain information from City employees and third parties that is of a confidential nature.
Employee agrees that he will not disclose such confidential information other than to officers
&YIJCJU#
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 5 of 13
________________________
-2-
December 2022
and employees of the City who have been authorized to have access to such information.
Employee further agrees that if he has a question as to the confidentiality of information
obtained in the course of his employment, he will contact the City Attorney for advice.
Section 3:EXCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT
Employee agrees to focus his professional time, ability and attention to City business
during the term of this Agreement. Consequently, Employee agrees not to engage in any other
business pursuits, whatsoever, directly or indirectly, render any services of a business,
commercial, or professional nature to any other person or organization, for compensation,
without the prior written consent of the City Administrator. This does not preclude Employee
from volunteering his services to other entities or individuals as long as such volunteer services
are not in conflict with the services to be provided by Employee under this Agreement.
Section 4:COMPENSATION
As compensation for the services to be rendered by Employee, City agrees to pay
Employee a base starting salary of no less than $266,606, per year, payable in twenty-six (26)
biweekly installments at the same time as other employees of the City are paid and subject to
customary withholding. Salary adjustments (merit increases), if any, in Employee’s salary
during the term of this Agreement shall be at the sole discretion of the City Administrator based
upon the City Administrator’s evaluation of Employee’s job performance and within the base
salary range established by the City Council or as otherwise approved by the City Council. Any
and all adjustments shall be in accordance with City personnel policies and procedures.
Employee’s salary shall be reflected in the City’s publicly available salary schedule.
Section 5: BENEFITS
A.Retirement
As an employee of the City of Vernon, Employee will be enrolled in the California Public
Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, as such plan may be amended by the
City Council. As of the date of this employment agreement, such plan includes the 2.7% at 55
benefit formula for “classic” miscellaneous employees or the 2.0% at 62 benefit formula for
“new” miscellaneous employees. The Employee pays for the employee contribution to PERS.
B.Other Executive Management Benefits
Employee shall receive all benefits specified by the then current Resolutions of the City
Council of Vernon for Executive Management Staff, including, without limitation, those related to
Vacation, Administrative Leave, Holidays, Sick Leave, Medical and Dental Insurance, Life
Insurance, Flexible Benefits Plans, Vision Care, Other Leaves, and Deferred Compensation,
and other types of leave in accordance with the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
Section 6: TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY
A. Employee is an at-will employee and serves at the will and pleasure of the City
Administrator and may be terminated at any time, without cause,
subject to the conditions of paragraphs B and C of this section.
B. In the event that Employee is terminated by the City Administrator for reasons other
than physical or mental incapacity, and other than those reasons noted in paragraph
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 6 of 13
________________________
- 3 -
December 2022
E, below, the City agrees to pay the employee a severance amount equal to six (6)
months of base salary.
C. To be eligible for severance pay, as identified in paragraph B, of this section,
Employee shall fulfill all of his obligations under this Agreement and shall sign a
severance agreement and release of all claims against the City.
D. All severance payments shall be paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the date
Employee executes the severance agreement and release of claims against the City.
E. Notwithstanding paragraphs A, B and C, above, if Employee resigns or retires, or is
terminated due to insubordination, incapacity, dereliction of duty, violation of the
City’s Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy III-1, conviction of a crime involving
moral turpitude or involving personal gain to him/her or abuse of his office or position
or any felony or for a breach of this Agreement, City shall have no obligation to pay
any severance provided in this section. Furthermore, Employee agrees that any
severance provided shall be fully reimbursed to the City if the Employee is convicted
of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position.
F. Upon termination, Employee shall be paid for all earned, but unused, vacation time.
Section 7: ABUSE OF OFFICE OR POSITION
If Employee is paid leave salary during a pending investigation, any salary provided for
that purpose shall be fully reimbursed to the City if Employee is convicted of a crime involving
an abuse of his office or position.
If Employee is provided funds for any legal criminal defense during his employment with
the City, any funds provided for that purpose shall be fully reimbursed to the City if the
Employee is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position.
If this Agreement is terminated, any cash settlement related to the termination that
Employee may receive from the City shall be fully reimbursed to the City if Employee is
convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position.
Section 8: RESIGNATION / RETIREMENT
Employee may resign at any time. Employee may retire, provided he is eligible for
retirement, at any time. Employee agrees to provide thirty (30) calendar days advance written
notice of the effective date of his resignation or retirement.
In the event Employee retires or resigns, Employee shall be entitled to payment for
earned, but unused, vacation time, but not to severance pay as delineated in Section 6,
paragraph B, above.
Section 9: DISABILITY
If Employee is permanently disabled or otherwise unable to perform his duties because
of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity or health for a period of thirty (30) calendar days
beyond any earned sick leave, City shall have the option to terminate this Agreement; however,
the City’s option to terminate under this Section shall be limited by its obligation to engage in the
interactive process for reasonable accommodations and to provide reasonable accommodations
as required by law. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit or restrict Employee’s
benefits or rights under workers’ compensation or the Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS).
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 7 of 13
________________________
- 4 -
December 2022
However, an employee terminated under this section is not eligible for severance pay, as
delineated in Section 6 of this Agreement.
In cases of disability, Employee shall be compensated for any earned, but unused,
vacation leave.
Section 10: GENERAL PROVISIONS
A.Notice
Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and either delivered in person
or by first class, certified, return receipt requested US Mail with postage prepaid. Such notice
shall be addressed as follows:
TO CITY: City Administrator
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
TO EMPLOYEE: Todd W. Dusenberry
[Deliver to last updated address in personnel file]
B Entire Agreement
The text of this Agreement shall constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between
the parties. All prior oral or written communications understanding or agreements between the
parties, not set forth herein, shall be superseded in total by this Agreement. No Amendment or
modification to this Agreement may be made except by a written agreement signed by the
Employee and the City Administrator and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
C Assignment
This Agreement is not assignable by either the City or Employee.
D Severability
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is finally held or determined to be illegal
or void by a court having jurisdiction over the parties, the remainder of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect unless the parts found to be void are wholly inseparable from the
remaining portions of this Agreement.
E.Effect of Waiver
The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants,
or conditions in this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term,
covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one
time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other
time or times.
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 8 of 13
________________________
- 5 -
December 2022
F.Jurisdiction
Any action to interpret or enforce the terms of this Agreement shall be held exclusively in
a state court in Los Angeles County, California. Employee expressly waives any right to remove
any such action from Los Angeles County.
G.Effective Date
This Agreement shall take effect on December 20, 2022.
[Signatures Begin on Next Page].
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 9 of 13
________________________
-6-
December 2022
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Vernon has caused this Agreement to be signed
and executed on its behalf by its City Administrator and executed by the Employee.
City of Vernon, a California charter City and
California municipal corporation
Dated: By:
Carlos R. Fandino Jr., City Administrator
ATTEST:
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Zaynah N. Moussa,
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 10 of 13
________________________
-7-
December 2022
In signing this Agreement, Employee understands and agrees that his employment status is that
of an at-will employee and that his rights to employment with the City are governed by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement rather than the ordinances, resolutions, and policies of
the City of Vernon which might otherwise apply to employees of the City. Employee further
acknowledges that he was given the opportunity to consult with an attorney prior to signing this
Agreement.
Signed:
Dated:
Employee
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 11 of 13
________________________
General Manager of Public Utilities Vernon CA 1 of 2
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Manager of Public Utilities
Date Prepared:
Date Revised:
March 2014
April 2017
Class Code: 8008
SUMMARY: Under administrative direction, provides leadership and direction over the activities of the City’s
Public Utilities Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:--Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following
representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class;
employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does
not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include,
but are not limited to, the following:
x Plans, directs, and coordinates through subordinate staff the Department’s work plan; assigns projects
and program areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key
staff to identify and resolve problems.
x Determines the overall Departmental organizational structure, mission, core services and allocation of
financial, human, and capital resources; develops and administers annual capital and operating budgets.
x Serves as a technical advisor to the City Administrator and the City Council regarding the City’s public
utilities.
x Plans, organizes, directs and reviews all water, electrical, gas, and fiber optics utility operations.
x Develops and manages short-and long-term Department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
x Supervises subordinate staff; sets work priorities; creates work schedules; provides training; conducts
performance evaluations; rewards and/or disciplines employees.
x Develops and administers annual operating and capital budgets; monitors budget, revenue, and
expenditure trends; measures and evaluates organizational effectiveness.
x Coordinates utility engineering projects with City Engineer including planning, directing and reviewing the
design, construction, and maintenance of water, electric, gas, and fiber optics utility systems.
x Develops overall policies, financial resources, and facility plans for water, electric, gas, and fiber optics
utilities in conjunction with key staff and consultants.
x Conducts resource planning with other agencies and businesses requiring negotiations involving complex
terms and conditions for integrated power resources and for participation in joint ownership of
transmission and generation facilities.
x Plans, directs, and reviews the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the City’s water
systems, including wells, reservoirs, and pipelines.
x Directs the preparation of technical and administrative reports; presents reports and recommendations to
the City Administrator, City Council, Boards and Commissions.
x Coordinates with consultants and other agencies on regulatory and legislative matters affecting municipal
water services, power resources, gas operations, and fiber optic utilities.
x Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;
monitors and evaluates work load, technical support systems, internal reporting relationships, and inter-
agency issues; identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops recommendations.
x Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous
and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-
related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
$77$&+0(17$
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 12 of 13
________________________
General Manager of Public Utilities Vernon CA 2 of 2
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Civil or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field; AND ten years of
utility operations experience, including five years of supervisory or management experience.
Knowledge of:
x Applicable regulatory codes and laws regarding the development, construction and operation of public
utilities.
x City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
x Customer service standards and protocols.
x General Orders (CPUC) rules for construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric
supply and communications systems.
x Methods, materials, techniques and equipment used in construction, operations, inspection, design and
maintenance of water, gas, electric, and fiber optic utilities.
x Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
x Principles and practices for operating public electric, water, and gas utilities.
x Principles and practices of water resource management.
x Principles and practices of administrative management.
x Principles and practices of contract administration and project management.
x Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.
x Principles and practices of public finance.
x Principles and practices of regulatory management.
x Principles and practices of strategic planning.
x Principles and practices of water resource management.
Skill in:
x Building effective teams and providing efficient customer services.
x Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
x Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
x Defining problems, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
x Directing the work of subordinate staff.
x Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City Administrator, City Council,
managers, supervisors, staff, contractors, suppliers, developers, businesses, external public agencies
and the general public.
x Formulating and presenting policy recommendations.
x Interpreting and applying City, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
x Investigating, analyzing and resolving complex and sensitive issues and complaints.
x Making appropriate decisions while ensuring compliance with City goals and objectives.
x Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
x Operating a personal computer and various software applications.
x Understanding and negotiating complex technical agreements with other agencies.
x Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California State Driver’s License is required.
A valid State of California Grade II Water Distribution License is desirable.
Additional training/certification may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office environment; may involve occasional exposure to high voltage
switches and inclement weather.
Resolution No. 2022-45
Page 13 of 13
________________________
City Council Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Michael Earl
Submitting Department: Human Resources
Meeting Date: December 20, 2022
SUBJECT
Appointment of Todd W. Dusenberry as General Manager of Public Utilities
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2022-45 appointing Todd W. Dusenberry to serve as General Manager
of Public Utilities of the City of Vernon and approving and authorizing the execution of a
related at-will employment agreement.
Background:
Following the retirement announcement of the former General Manager of Public Utilities, the
City's Human Resources Department initiated an open recruitment to fill this critical executive
leadership position.
The recruitment period to fill this vacancy began August 30, 2022 and ran through October 2,
2022. The City received thirty-seven applications and resumes. Following an in depth review
of the applications submitted, seven candidates were determined to be the most highly
qualified and were invited to participate in an interview process which was conducted on
November 28, 2022. Two final candidates were recommended by the external panel for final
consideration. Final interviews with the City Council were conducted on December 6, 2022.
The City Administrator has recommended the appointment of Todd W. Dusenberry to serve as
General Manager of Public Utilities for the City of Vernon.
CANDIDATE BACKGROUND
Todd Dusenberry has fifteen years of public utilities experience with the City of Vernon. He
began his career as a Systems Coordinator in the Vernon Light & Power Department in
March, 2007. He went on to hold the positions of Systems Supervisor, Utilities Operations
Manager, Utilities Compliance Officer, Utilities Compliance Manager, Assistant General
Manager, and since June 2022, Acting General Manager. Mr. Dusenberry holds a Bachelor's
Degree in Communication Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Mr. Dusenberry is to be appointed at step 2 ($22,217 per month) of the established salary
range for the position as listed on the City's publicly available salary schedule and will receive
benefits consistent with other executive management classifications as set forth in the City's
Fringe Benefits Policy.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated annual cost for the General Manager of Public Utilities is approximately
$301,131 including salary and benefits ($266,606 base salary and $34,525 in benefit costs).
Sufficient funds for the appointment of the General Manager of Public Utilities and approval of
an At-Will Employment Agreement are available in the Public Utilities Department Fiscal Year
2022-2023 budget.
1
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2022-45
2